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In this episode of Bee Talks:
00:00:00 What are the first signs of swarming?
00:07:01 Did my bees really swarm twice? Why did some bees stay in the hive when it swarmed?
00:09:02 Can I cut swarm cells out of my hive?
00:09:40 I see a lot of pollen in my honey supers. Should I worry?
00:12:40 How can I use a double deep to manage swarms?
00:15:20 When using a double screen, can I put the queen in the top box?
00:16:17 How do I know when to add another brood box?
00:18:43 When should I treat with oxalic acid?
00:20:06 Should I cyclically treat using oxalic acid?
00:22:19 What are the requirements for selling honey in Connecticut?
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